Aragonite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Aragonite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | CaCO3 | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| النظام البلوري | Orthorhombic | Hexagonal |
| صنف المعدن | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| صلادة موس | 3.5-4.0 | 7.5-8.0 |
| اللون | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| لون الخط | White | Colorless |
| الشفافية | Transparent | Transparent |
| الانفصام | Poor {010} | Poor {0001} |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |